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Pittsburgh's zoning rewrite

The years-long package on inclusionary zoning, accessory dwelling units, lot sizes, and parking.

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October 23, 2026

Pittsburgh City Council

The long-running zoning rewrite moves to the finish line.

Two years after then-Mayor Ed Gainey submitted bills to Pittsburgh City Council to increase the amount of affordable housing in the city, that legislation is close to enactment.

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October 17, 2025

Pittsburgh City Council

The saga of inclusionary zoning takes another plot twist.

An effort to mandate affordable housing in large new or renovated developments has been stalled again. City council voted 5-4 to amend the inclusionary zoning (IZ) legislation, which sent the bill…

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May 2, 2025

Pittsburgh City Council

“Tiny Lots” Approved After Spirited Debate.

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March 21, 2025

Pittsburgh City Council

Councilperson Kail-Smith Leads Sweeping Post-Agenda Meeting on Zoning and Housing Issues Currently Before Council.

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November 22, 2024

Pittsburgh City Council

Public Hearing Requiring City Council Approval for New Community Housing.

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